The Russo-Turkish War, 1768-1774: Catherine II and the Ottoman Empire

by Brian L. Davies

Book Overview

The Russo-Turkish War was one of the most decisive conflicts of the 18th century. In this book, Brian Davies offers a thorough survey of the war and explains why it was crucial to the political triumph of Catherine the Great, the southward expansion of the Russian Empire, and the rollback of Ottoman power from southeastern Europe.

The war completed the incorporation of Ukraine into the Russian Empire, ended the independence of the great...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472512936
• ISBN13: 9781472512932
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"